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HPV — A Problem of Public Health or Politics?

HPV in the United States and Developing Nations: A Problem of Public Health or Politics? The Global AIDS bill, signed into law on May 27, 2003 by President Bush [for full text: Library of Congress, search bill number, H.R. 1298.] requires an analysis of the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in Sub-Saharan Africa and a [...]

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Risk Factors Affect Parents’ Attitudes About STD Vaccinations

My Opinion About The Following Study Abstract This 2003 study, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was one of several studies that “tested the waters” concerning parental attitudes about STD vaccine programs. If I were a cynical sort, I’d believe that if the results were more favorable to [...]

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FDA Press Release — HPV (human papillomavirus)

What is HPV? HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted virus. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin-to-skin contact. At least 50% of people who have had sex will have HPV at some time in their lives. Why haven’t I heard of [...]

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FDA Licenses New Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer and Other Diseases in Females Caused by Human Papillomavirus

Rapid Approval Marks Major Advancement in Public Health FDA Press Release June 8, 2006 Media Inquiries: Julie Zawisza, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the approval of Gardasil, the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions and genital warts due to human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, [...]

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